Top 5 Gluten-Free Lunch Spots to Enjoy in Murrumbeena

Chris Burns

Dined at Levi in Murrumbeena today. Coffee and food was acceptable. Service was fast and emotionless with a sense of urgency. My daughter enquired when ordering her meal if chicken schnitzel and accompaning fries were gluten free. We were informed most directly that all was free of gluten. Well for the past four hours I have been listening to my daughter vomiting into a bucket because the food served at Levi cafe was not gluten free. The staff made no enquire when ordering if celiac issues were present. We were told in a very confident manner all food my daughter was ordering was completely gluten free. I get the feeling that this cafe is not on board with current diet issues but more about being fed up with non celiac customers requesting wheat free meals. The damage that gluten meals fed to celiacs is horrible. The effects of gluten to celiacs can lead to many health issues including cancer. Levi cafe should be avoided if you are a celiac. The staff are clearly not trained and don’t seem interested in or patient enough to really satisfy your needs. Yes yes yes all gluten free we were told. (Women mid aged metal glasses) Very disappointed in Levi. We were conned , just fed a line to shut us up and get paid and get out. Never again Levi, I wish you could see my totally distressed daughter. My name is Chris Burns.

GM

They have a gluten-free menu - dumplings ! Still to try and the reviews sound amazing

Dean Norris

Chicken was fresh, (gluten free) chips were crispy and tasty, which is hard to find these days, Greek salad was fresh too. New owner, very friendly and welcoming, apparently they are introducing ice cream soon? Worth a visit...

Greg Kilfoyle

We were a large group and probably noisy. Large group next to us was very noisy. I guess don't expect a quiet night. Gluten free base on pizza was good. A bit dense but could be held up, which is rare. Others enjoyed their pizzas and pastas. Not the place you'd expect to find cocktails and maybe they should give it a miss. 4 different ones ordered and all failures.

Dani Rosengarten

Love this place and the coffee is fantastic. Some gluten free sweet options were delicious and lovely to see being offered!